Time to focus on GARTH........

[TrishaNGarthFan]

I am mentally drained from reading all the rumors and yet another thread started about how great Sandy is and what you'd say to her if you met up with her. I think it was all said on the prior thread, but hey, its a free world.

I'd like to know what you would say to Garth as he starts the next chapter of his life. Now that he's a single father that is no longer touring, but focusing on raising his 3 girls, and possibly acting in his movie, The Lamb, and doing charity work, etc...........What would you say to him as he embarks on the next chapter of his life?

I'm not really sure what I'd say to him so I'm gonna take some time to think about it. But I'd be interested in what you all have to say.

Sue

[GarthnTrisha]

Well...I would first ask Garth how he does it? How he has become and stayed the person he is today. With everyone watching everything he does with a microscope, I would like to know how he stays so normal. If I could be like anyone, I would want to be like Garth Brooks. He is the model of what every person should be and want to be. A great parent, a hard worker, uses his God-given talents as BEST AS HE POSSIBLY CAN, and AN AWESOME PERSON. I can't help but think of the song "When There's No One Around". That's the song that gives me the best mental picture of Garth. I think it's the song that describes him the best and show that he IS STILL JUST A MAN. He just happens to possess extraordinary talents that amaze and move people farther than they have ever been moved before. Garth is definetly one of the best role models I could EVER THINK OF!!!! I think everyone needs to focus on Garth, because of the great things that he has done and will continue to do. I think that people want to play the "it's his fault, it's her fault, she did this, he did that game" and I personally have heard enough. Why don't we just focus on the things Garth has done with his life that has made his life and our lives what they are today. Just sit there and think, what would your life be like if you had never heard the name Garth Brooks. I think it would be totally different. I can't say the same, for Sandy Brooks. Would it matter if you had never ever heard that name before? No, because she isn't the talent, the voice, the amazing person that makes Garth Brooks, Garth Brooks!!!!

This is one of my most favorite songs!!!!!!

When There's No One Around-

"This is a song that nobody knows
I couldn't begin to describe how it goes
But it makes me cry or laugh right out loud
It's a song that I sing when there's no one around

This is the man that nobody sees
He wears my old clothes and he looks just like me
Just one of the boys who gets lost in the crowd
He's the man that I am when there's no one around

It's four in the morning
I'm lyin' in bed
A tape of my failures
Playin' inside my head
It's heartache and hard knocks
And things I don't know
I listen and I wonder
Where will it go

This is a glimpse of a child that's within
He's so immature but he's still my best friend
If he could learn how to fly he'd never touch down
He's the kid that I am when there's no one around

This is the dance I do every day
I let my feet go and get carried away
I let my soul lead and follow the sound
It's the dance that I do when there's no one around

It's four in the morning
I'm lyin' in bed
A tape of my failures
Playin' inside my head
It's heartache and hard knocks
And things I don't know
I listen and I wonder
Where will it go

This is a song that nobody knows
I still can't begin to describe how it goes
But it makes me cry or laugh right out loud
It's a song that I sign when there's no one around
It's a song that I sign when there's no one around"

[TrishaNGarthFan]

GarthNTrisha,

That is a great reply! I don't think I could've said it better myself. And I LOVE that song.

I think if I had as much power as Garth did, I might get an attitude. I think its great he is so humble, and he finds time for the fans~it seems like always, but I too would love to know how he remains so down to earth.

Thanks for your thoughts!
Sue

[countyfair_85]

Very cool topic!
Oh God don't we know he's a man!
I love when others post the lyrics to songs too!

First I would greet Garth with a 'hi, how ya doing' type thing...
share some conversation about 'Scarecrow'... ask how the girls were doing with soccer... and maybe a few questions about 'The Lamb' and if 'The Believer' magazine is gone for good or what his plans are for that.
I'd probably ask a few questions about Christian Gaines...and before he left I'd let him know I love the song from 'Sevens' titled 'Fit For A King'...

His pulpit's a corner
On 19th and Main
His grip on the gospel
His one claim to fame

He hurls fire and brimstone
At the cars passing by
And he offers salvation
For the savior on high

His khakis are tattered
And he ain't bathed in weeks
His bout with the bottle
Shows up on his cheeks

He looks like a scarecrow
A sight to behold
As he works for the shepherd
Bringin' lambs to the fold

He points to the Bible
He holds in his hands
Says I'm proof that the good Lord
Can save every man

Son, it ain't what you're driving
Or the clothes that you wear
Material possessions
Won't matter up there

And someday in heaven
When the angels all sing
These rags that I'm wearin'
Will be fit for a king

He's fighting a fever
In spite of the chill
He pulls up his collar
And he speaks of God's will

His body is weakened
But his faith is still strong
For he's filled with conviction
For the mission he's on

He knows soon in heaven
He'll be homeless no more
As his work will soon echo
From that far distant shore

Son, it ain't what you're driving
Or the clothes that you wear
Material possessions
Won't matter up there

And someday in heaven
When the angels all sing
These rags that I'm wearin'
Will be fit for a king
-Garth Brooks


After I sang the song and asked him to sing with me,
I'd tell him to send my love to Sandy when he drops
the girls off at home...and tell her thanks for writing
'That Summer' such a great song!


That Summer
I went to work for her that summer
A teenage kid so far from home
She was a lonely widow woman
Hell-bent to make it on her own
We were a thousand miles from nowhere
Wheat fields as far as I could see
Both needing something from each other
Not knowing yet what that might be

'Til she came to me one evening
Hot cup of coffee and a smile
In a dress that I was certain
She hadn't worn in quite a while
There was a difference in her laughter
There was a softness in her eyes
And on the air there was a hunger
Even a boy could recognize

She had a need to feel the thunder
To chase the lightning from the sky
To watch a storm with all its wonder
Written in her lover's eyes
She had to ride the heat of passion
Like a comet burning bright
Rushing headlong in the wind
Now where only dreams have been
Burning both ends of the night

That summer wind was all around me
Nothing between us but the night
When I told her that I'd never
She softly whispered that's alright
And then I watched her hands of leather
Turn to velvet in a touch
There's never been a summer
When I have ever learned so much

We had a need to feel the thunder
To chase the lightning from the sky
To watch a storm with all its wonder
Written in her lover's eyes
She had to ride the heat of passion
Like a comet burning bright
Rushing headlong in the wind
Now where only dreams have been
Burning both ends of the night

I often think about that summer
The sweat, the moonlight and the lace
And I have rarely held another
When I haven't seen her face
And every time I pass a wheat field
And watch it dancing with the wind
Although I know it isn't real
I just can't help but feel
Her hungry arms again

She had a need to feel the thunder
To chase the lightning from the sky
To watch a storm with all its wonder
Written in her lover's eyes
She had to ride the heat of passion
Like a comet burning bright
Rushing headlong in the wind
Now where only dreams have been
Burning both ends of the night

Rushing in long in the wind
Now where only dreams have been
Burnin' both ends of the night


-Diane

[GarthnTrisha]

This topic was supposed to be ALLL ABOUT GARTH!!! If you didn't know, Sandy wrote one version of That Summer and then Garth made a lot of changes to it, so she really didn't write the final version!!! Enough talk of Sandy!!! ALLL GARTH ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!

[countyfair_85]

Are you yelling at me?

The question was?

I'm not really sure what I'd say to him so I'm gonna take some time to think about it. But I'd be interested in what you all have to say

I told you what I'd say! Did you want to tell me what to say instead????

How rude!

-Diane

[GarthnTrisha]

Yelling? Nope you'd know if I was yelling. I figured by the title, and Sue's post that people would get the hint, that we (people posting in this thread) and sick and tired of hearing about Sandy. That's all I said. Plus, I needed to set the record straight. So, that's what I meant by saying ENOUGH TALK OF SANDY. I don't really care what anyone says, I don't need to waste my time yelling at someone on PG.

[Monica Lockhart]

I think we need to focus on being nicer to each other in these threads and not jumping down other peoples throats.

I am tempted to close this thread if the posts continue this way.

I sure hope I don't need to do that.

You know.. we all are sick and tired of hearing different things. If a topic or mention of something bothers you that much.. skip over it. I am not going to put up with these threads where people are slamming one another.


Geez........ let's all get a grip here.

Monica

[countyfair_85]

Excuse me... but how can I answer honestly without telling you what i'd say to Garth?

Not only that... face it... this is a 'Garth' forum!
Sandy is a part of Garth's life! And the reason he went back to Nashville in the first place!
She's the mother that gave birth to his three daughters!
And he'll always love her if you like it or not even if they're
not together for now!

The rude part of all is how you think you can tell me what I'd comment to Garth about!
And the "SPITE" that goes along with this topic because ALI posted a topic about 'Sandy'! Some people have their eyes open and can see!
And your a Trisha Yearwood fan? I thought her fans were nice until now!

-Diane

[Monica Lockhart]

One other point to make here..

SANDY is related to Garth whether you want to hear about it or not.
I don't think it's fair to tell someone what they can or can't post in a thread.


GarthNTrisha, you were the first person to mention Sandy Brooks in this thread.

I don't get it???

[bluestocket]

if I would meet Garth I would say:

HOW ARE YOU? CAN I HAVE AN AUTOGRAPH AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO POSE FOR A PIC WITH ME?
If he would say NO I guess I would "kill" him

That's all I would ask. I am absolutely NOT interested what Garth does in private, he can and does what he wants, so I don't see the point we should discuss about that!

Sandy WAS THE love of his life as he always mentioned. Times change, people change so you have to accept it or not. I agree with countryfair_85, she did write what she wanted to ask Garth and no matter if that question contents Sandy or not.

Take care, see you around,
*blue*

[TrishaNGarthFan]

Yeah, I was only trying to get the focus on Garth, that's why I started this thread. I have nothing against Sandy, I only saw another thread opened up with the same posts as the one before it and since I am a fan of Garth (and not Sandy), I'd rather hear what people would say to Garth if they were to meet him. Probably most of us on this forum have not met Garth in person. I myself would freak if I met him. I met Trisha and couldn't get the words to come out of my mouth ~ Garth is a million times bigger than Trisha so I'd probably faint if I were to meet him.

I can understand GarthnTrisha's frustration and maybe out her frustration she ruffled a few feathers with her post. I can certainly understand that, but understand also where some others are coming from. I admit I'm sick of hearing about SB, so I don't post to the 2 threads that have been started for her.

But in this next chapter of Garth's life, post-Music, I'd like to know what people would say to him. I mean, his priorities have completely changed.

Now its not my intention for this thread to become a Sandy thread. As much as some don't want to let it go, Sandy is not Garth's future. I didn't want to make this thread what we'd say to Garth and Trisha if we were to meet them together, I purposely left Trisha out of it because I know there are some here who don't believe they are together, let alone have a future together. And please don't think I'm anti-Sandy. I'd just like to avoid saying the same things over, and over, and over again, that have been said in the other 2 threads. And to add to this, I think that if I were divorced and everywhere I went someone brought up my ex, I'd get sick of hearing it. So while I can't prevent you from mentioning SB, please know the idea of this thread was focusing on the next chapter of his life, not his past.

Thanks,
Sue

Originally posted by GarthnTrisha
Yelling? Nope you'd know if I was yelling. I figured by the title, and Sue's post that people would get the hint, that we (people posting in this thread) and sick and tired of hearing about Sandy. That's all I said. Plus, I needed to set the record straight. So, that's what I meant by saying ENOUGH TALK OF SANDY. I don't really care what anyone says, I don't need to waste my time yelling at someone on PG.

[natural_flavour]

can u tell me where i can read more about garth .
like whats his album releases
singles
etc

and about his life too

i know nothing as i am a new fan . just heard his itnc version only .

sorry

[TrishaNGarthFan]

Go to www.google.com, key in Garth Brooks, and start clicking away. There is tons of info. on the net about Garth.
Sue

Originally posted by natural_flavour
can u tell me where i can read more about garth .
like whats his album releases
singles
etc

and about his life too

i know nothing as i am a new fan . just heard his itnc version only .

sorry

[natural_flavour]

thanks for the info although i didnt mean it that way .

i meant : a good easy site for surfing that many of u visit ,and thus would advice new comers to visit.

i could have done the backup plan u gave me alone .

anyways i ve started my drilling work

and the first piece of info which attracted me is :


Garth makes history
Nov 26, 2001
Capitol

Capitol recording artist Garth Brooks tops "The Billboard 200 Album Chart" with his new album SCARECROW, which was released last Tuesday.
This marks the seventh time that Brooks has debuted at the #1 position on the
pop chart, more times than any other artist. His other #1 debuts include:
ROPIN' THE WIND, THE CHASE, IN PIECES, DOUBLE LIVE, THE LIMITED SERIES BOX
SET and SEVENS. Additionally, Brooks has spent more weeks (51) in the # 1 position on the sales chart than any other artist in the 90's since the
inception of sound scan.

SCARECROW is also the highest selling album in its first week (465,523 units) on the "Top Country Album Chart" since Brooks' own DOUBLE LIVE in 1998 and marks the ninth time Brooks has attained the #1 position on the country sales
chart.




thats very intersting
gotta get the scarecrow album after my exams storm

bye

[TrishaNGarthFan]

There's very good information on this site from the beginning of Garth's career. Check out the News, to start. There sure is a lot of reading to do!
Sue

[Honeybunny31]

Hi,

I have to tell you all, I am such a wimp, My sister and I went up to the gates on our visit last Easter. Got out and took some pictures, hung out for a few minutes, then a suv came up the road... I dont know if it was GARTH or not, but I jumped in my truck and split...lol I just dont know if I could meet him or not. espeacally with someone I know that could come home and tell my most foolish moment..lol lol

But..... If I did, after I got past blubbering, and asked all the odvious guestions, and told him how much all the music has meant to me....

I would really like to know what music GARTH has in his car. I would like to know what music GARTH listens to on a daily basis. That would be cool !!

Take Care All,

Lisa

[TrishaNGarthFan]

Hi Lisa!

I have to tell you, I too would've drove away when I saw an SUV coming up the road. I would feel like such a (rude) idiot standing outside Garth's gate and having him go through it. Its just me, though, not my style.

I'm still not sure what I'd say to Garth, although I'd want to encourage him to continue to give us some type of music some way, somehow, where he wouldn't be taken away from his children. But I'm still thinking about it.
Sue

[ALI]

HAVE I MISSED SOMETHING???!!!!
How can someone be sick and tired of hearing about Sandy? Have there been a million threads about her or something?

I KNOW this is a Garth-related sight, where we are free to post about Garth-related issues, TFK is one, Teresa's wonderful columns are another and so on. Even about Sandy.
Personally, it is a refreshing change from Trisha. I am sure if given a choice, neither want to be topics!!
Have you ever wondered why there seem to be less new topics and the same posters quite frequently?
THINK ABOUT IT?!
Who wants to be bothered to read the negativity amongst people?
TrishaNGarthfan; you always seem to be quick to jump: & cut and paste quotes of others.
TOO BAD...

like Monica said...be nice, if you don't want to read it, skip over it. Then the bashing begins.

"since I am a fan of Garth (and not Sandy)"
you just said it yourself then proceed to say you have nothing against Sandy.
We are not COMPARING Garth's female counterparts, but hey, like it happened before, and is happening again, some people are taking the fun out of this Planet
Ask yourself this, if Garth and Trisha were to read these threads, would you be proud of what you wrote and how would they feel?!
Hmmm...gives one food for thought.
I wonder how they would feel about people dissing others ideas and opinions...is that what they sing about?
NOT
People...give it up, start loving thy neighbor and be thankful that we can come to a mutual ground where we can discuss Garth related things...
Trisha has her own forum for that, unfortunately Sandy does not.
Diane, remember your opinions are welcome here!!!!!

[TrishaNGarthFan]

>>>HAVE I MISSED SOMETHING???!!!!

Yes, its apparent you have.

>>>>"since I am a fan of Garth (and not Sandy)"
you just said it yourself then proceed to say you have nothing against Sandy.

Ali, please stay on topic. I don't go and disrupt your threads. I am a fan of GARTH. He has sold over 100 million albums, he's got an awesome voice, etc. etc. I thought we might get this thread back on topic.

Sue

[Paula]

Okay, let's get this thread back on topic (do I hear a parrot?). The question was "what you would say to Garth as he starts the next chapter of his life?" Whether someone mentions Sandy or Trisha or anyone else should not start an argument. If that's what they "would say to Garth as he starts the next chapter of his life", that's what "they would say."

Paula

[TrishaNGarthFan]

If I were to "run into" Garth, after I'd stopped hyperventilating enough to actually talk, first I'd thank him for giving so much of his time to his fans. Not only would I want to know as GarthNTrisha put it, "How he does it," but I'd like to know how he never gets sick of making time for the fans. Seems he's always so thoughtful and gracious when it comes to people wanting to get close to him. (I know no matter how famous I ever became I couldn't be as personable as him.)
Then I would thank him for all the wonderful music he put into my heart. Because even though he has "retired," all the years of his music still lives in my heart and when I want to remember a special time in my life I often pop that Garth CD from that time in the player, and listen. I can still remember "discovering" country music, Garth and Trisha (separately) but in particular, and wanting to share it with my Mother, but she was deathly ill and couldn't understand it anyway.

After I thanked him I would ask him to think about possibly putting more music out but working on it from home, so he could be with his daughters on a full time basis. I would definitely urge him to act in The Lamb. And one thing I would ask him is what his favorite passage is in the Bible. Since he remarked to the children during RAA that he read the Bible daily, I'd be really interested in what his favorite scriptures were. And I'd certainly encourage him to keep going on it and also teaching his girls about the Bible, as I'm sure he does.

Of course I'd tell him what a big Trisha fan my husband (especially) and I are, and that whatever the future holds for them, I hope he finds happiness, because he sure looks happy when he's with her. And I'd remind him that life is too short not to be with the one you love - Just "Do what you gotta do" and enjoy yourself.

I'd probably ask him what inspired him to write a few of the songs he wrote, and then I'd give him a hug (and melt) when it was all over.

Sue

[smitten]

I'd probably say "Hi Garth, here is this pair of rose coloured glasses - just like the ones worn at Planet Garth. Look through these and all the world will be right"

Annette

[ALI]

So Sue...keeping on topic and not missing ANYTHING...
here is the answer to your question
I would say to Garth

Good Luck!!!
Thanks for the good times, great music and awesome memories!
The swivel was fabulous, the Wranglers-amazing but the love we shared was like no ride I have ever been on before! Thanks for the trip!!

Just remember, I'll be waiting, "when you come back to me again!" and so will the rest of the Nutts.
Love you Garth

[TrishaNGarthFan]

Ali,

That was a great response. Thanks for posting it. I had forgotten about the swivel and the Wranglers though...LOL! Gotta love 'em!
Sue

[ALI]

Hey Sue

Sometimes we get caught up in the craziness of the world and forget about the important "little" things.
Wranglers (bites finger!!)were fantabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!eek!!!!!!!!!!!
(altho between you and me, I think what was in the rear of the Wranglers was not so little, but certainly caught our attention!!)
...running...for...cover!
YYYYYYYYYYYes!!!!


" naughty, naughty Canadian Garthfan!!!!!!!!!
Oh, gosh, think I am focusing on Garth a little too much!(if that IS possible)
LOL

[TrishaNGarthFan]

ROTFL!! Are you talking about that "Wrinkle?" It sure don't look like no "small" wrinkle to me!! LOL!!
Oh yes, I would thank him for wearing the Wranglers, too!
(I'd even like to thank the Wrangler company for making Wrangler Jeans, when I think of him in them.)

Originally posted by ALI
Hey Sue

Sometimes we get caught up in the craziness of the world and forget about the important "little" things.
Wranglers (bites finger!!)were fantabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!eek!!!!!!!!!!!
(altho between you and me, I think what was in the rear of the Wranglers was not so little, but certainly caught our attention!!)
...running...for...cover!
YYYYYYYYYYYes!!!!


" naughty, naughty Canadian Garthfan!!!!!!!!!
Oh, gosh, think I am focusing on Garth a little too much!(if that IS possible)
LOL

[Garthfan92]

Sticking to the original question, I would start by asking how the girls, Sandy, his dad, and the rest of his family are. Then hopefully I could manage to tell him what his music has done for me and thank him for that. I would tell him that his music will continue to make a difference in people's lives, and to enjoy his time with the girls now. It's where he needs to be. I would also tell him to let us know now and then how he's doing and what he's up to, and that I wish him nothing but happiness.

Lisa

[fuzzwuzz]

To see what he sees and be a fan of the People he loves. And myself. I'd ask him how he does it and to teach me the steps:

This is The Dance I do every day
I let my feet go and get carried away
I let my soul lead and follow the sound
It's The Dance that I do when there's no one around

You're such a good dancer "Pard"! Fancy meeting you here.

[Darlene]

Would you like to play a round sometime?

How many strokes will you give me or do I have to give you strokes?

Would you like me to take Vince's place in the golf cart?

If we play in a tournament as partners, will I need a chiropractor when it is over with from carrying you around the course?

Will I need to list Garth and Chris on the score card?

LOL. Running. Ducking.

Oh yeah, thanks for the music and all that sentimental stuff, too. Does it bother you if I sing while you putt?